TOKYO — Japan’s Akebono Brake Industry now expects a net loss of 19.2 billion yen ($174 million) for the fiscal year ending in March as the poor U.S. performance necessitated an asset write-down. The new forecast released Tuesday marks a sharp downgrade…
A new set of clear, detailed spy photos have revealed the closest look yet at the upcoming Porsche Taycan, including some details of the vehicle that have never been glimpsed before. The most prominent hint from the photos was the…
Article by Juan Jesús García, PhD, Product Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. This is the third part of the article that presents an in-depth characterization of the judder problem. The objective…
GENEVA (Reuters) – Forty countries including Japan and the European Union have agreed on a draft U.N. regulation for advanced emergency braking systems (AEBS) for new cars and light commercial vehicles from early 2020, a U.N. agency said on Tuesday.…
State run BHEL has come up with a first of its kind technology under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The PSU has developed India’s first ever electric locomotive with a regenerative braking system through its in-house R&D centre. The locomotive…
Previous head of Continental in France and CEO of Continental Automotive France will assume new position on April 1, 2019 More than 20 years of experience in different senior automotive positions Responsibilities will include commercial vehicle solutions for automated driving,…
Enter on Facebook for Your Chance to Win with an Added Bonus MCHENRY, Ill. – Feb. 8, 2019 – Looking to add a cool t-shirt to your collection? Raybestos is giving away 50 limited edition Raybestos 1953 Chevy pickup t-shirts…
Through On-site Programming, Sponsorships, and Employee Volunteerism, Tech Leader Encourages Girls and Boys to Pursue Education and Careers in Technical Fields ELYRIA, Ohio – Feb. 11, 2019 – “Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity.…
Brake specialist supports motorsport team in 2019 season as well Essen, February 5, 2019. In the upcoming 2019 season, Essen-based brake specialist Hella Pagid will remain the main sponsor of the Andernach-based racing one motorsport team. “This is the second…
Dr. Keith Ellis is a Director of Allied Comline Limited. An expert in all things friction, he frequently teaches about brakes. The BRAKE Report: What is your current role and area of responsibility? Keith Ellis: I am responsible for all…
Annual net loss expected to top $90m over impairments in US and elsewhere According to a new article from asia.nikkei.com, Akebono will post losses of 10 billion yen, roughly 90 million dollars. The deeply troubled U.S. arm of the business…
In the Rocky Mountains of Canada earlier this week, a train derailed, killing three, after the brakes failed due to extreme cold. According to globalnews.ca, A Vancouver-bound train with 112 grain cars was parked with its air brakes engaged on…
Dynamometers are at the very heart of the brake industry, but they are seldom the center of attention. Advances in dyno technology tend to happen on a case-by-case basis, with new functions added to machines for particular clients. The BRAKE…
Milford, CT, February 07, 2019 — After a successful inaugural season finishing third overall in the TCR class of the Pirelli World Challenge, FCP Euro is partnering with Akebono for the re-branded TC America Championship in 2019. The team will…
In 1929, General Metals Powder Company (GEMPCO) was born when our founder, John Fisher, patented a unique copper powder manufacturing process used for the production of sintered metallic friction materials. Now in 2019, GEMPCO dba GMP Friction Products celebrates 90…
Mexico-based engineers join North American colleagues to help develop and integrate solutions to deliver more value for evolving global customer base Monterrey, NL, Mexico – January 31, 2019 – Expanding its global engineering capabilities, Bendix (Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC…
February 5, 2019 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA US LLC is recalling an estimated 193,813 U.S.-market trucks to further secure their brake pedals while the vehicles’ adjustable-pedal feature is in use. The feature – recommended for use only when the vehicle…
U.S. light-vehicle sales dropped 1 percent in January, with higher fleet shipments offsetting lower retail volume, as the government shutdown and severe cold that blasted the Midwest this week dampened consumer demand. The seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of sales for…
Mahesh Krishna (K Mahesh), 76, who had been heading the Sundaram Brake Linings Ltd, part of $8.5-billion TVS Group, passed away on Saturday. He was the younger brother of TVS & Sons Chairman Suresh Krishna. K Mahesh, born on October 11, 1943, had a…
BRUSSELS, Belgium, February 4, 2019 – WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), the leading global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, today announced that it has signed a long-term agreement…
Montu Khokhar, CEO of NUCAP Industries, today announced the launch of a new, proprietary line of brake pads to provide the mechanic and end-user communities across North America with a top-quality product to increase customer safety and satisfaction: Galvanized NRS…
Few people can say they’ve ever bought a brake company. João Pinheiro can assert, with only a slight exaggeration, that he’s bought a stake in three of them. He works for the boutique asset management firm Intermoney Gestión as an…
As Akebono figures out next steps to stay solvent, here is the latest news: The Nikkei newspaper initially broke the news that Akebono was seeking debt relief. The newspaper followed with an analysis of how the quest for the latest…
Farmington Hills, Mich. — Feb. 1, 2019 — Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. (AAPA) awarded Akebono Brake Corporation its 2018 Supplier Award for Outstanding Shipping Performance. “We continually strive to deliver the best possible shipping performance; delivering complete, accurate and…
TROY, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2019) ̶ Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) today announced an expansion of its Aftermarket product training program for dealers, distributors, fleets and service garages to include live instructor-led interactive distance training (IDT), 12 new regional training events,…